John Jamieson 94761

M, #9476, b. 1822

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BirthHe was born in 1822 at Londonderry, County Londonderry, Ireland.1 
ConvictedConvicted of murder and sentenced to life on 27 December 1865 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 13 July 1867.1 
OccupationRecorded as a butcher on 13 July 1867.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 13 July 1867.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Norwood II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 July 1867. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9476 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 6 April 1876 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 14 May 1883 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Violent CrimeMurder
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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.

John Jennings 94771

M, #9477, b. 1846, d. 26 July 1905

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BirthHe was born in 1846 at London, England.1 
DeathHe died on 26 July 1905 at Dongara, Western Australia.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Dongara Cemetery, Dongara, Western Australia.5 
ConvictedConvicted of shop breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 1 January 1866 at Shrewsury, Shropshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 13 July 1867.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 13 July 1867.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 13 July 1867.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Norwood II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 July 1867. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9477 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 20 February 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 22 May 1876 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=5915
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/82974526
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1329/1905.
  5. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/264282001/john-jennings

Arthur Isaac Johnson 94781

M, #9478, b. 1845, d. 6 August 1934

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Arthur Johnson 9478 (Photo: Imatoepp)
Parents His father was Thomas Edward Johnson & Mary Ann.2,3 
BirthHe was born in 1845 at Somerset, England.1,3 
BaptismHe was baptised on 6 February 1848 at Lyncombe & Widcombe, Somerset, England, His parents were Thomas Edward Johnson & Mary Ann.3,4 
MarrHe married Catherine Hartigan on 13 March 1870 at Fremantle, Western Australia.5 
MarrHe married Elizabeth McCagh on 27 October 1891 at Back Flats, Greenough, Western Australia.6 
DeathHe died on 6 August 1934 at Bellvue, Western Australia.7,8 
BurialHe was buried on 7 August 1934 at Northampton Old Catholic Cemetery, Northampton, Western Australia.9,10 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 4 April 1865 at Wells, Somerset, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a bricklayer on 13 July 1867.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 13 July 1867.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Norwood II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 July 1867. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9478 on 13 July 1867.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 February 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 4 January 1873 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited28 Jul 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Death Reg: 6100076/1934.
  3. [S276] Somerset, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials, 1531-1812, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  4. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register for Nos 9059-9598 cont·, 9599-10128 (R15-R16)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  5. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 3071/1870. Recorded as Arthur Johnston.
  6. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 339/1891.
  7. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 6100076/1934. Recorded as Arthur Isaac Johnson.
  8. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/32953909
  9. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/230133088/…
  10. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=19723

James Johnson 94791

M, #9479, b. 1839, d. 10 July 1901

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BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
DeathHe died on 10 July 1901 at Beverley, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to 8 years on 16 December 1865 at Stafford, Staffordshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 13 July 1867.1 
OccupationRecorded as a collier on 13 July 1867.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 13 July 1867.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Norwood II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 July 1867. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9479 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 May 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 6 February 1874 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipNorwood II Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeRape
Last Edited25 May 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 15/1901.

Thomas Johnson 94801

M, #9480, b. 1841, d. 12 April 1868

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BirthHe was born in 1841.1 
DeathHe died on 12 April 1868 at Perth Gaol Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, consumption.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried circa 13 April 1868 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 23 October 1865 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 13 July 1867.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 13 July 1867.1 
OccupationRecorded as a sailor on 13 July 1867.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Norwood II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 July 1867. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9480 on 13 July 1867.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited6 Aug 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 3863/1868.
  3. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register for Nos 9059-9598 cont·, 9599-10128 (R15-R16)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  4. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…

William Johnson 94811

M, #9481, b. 1835

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
ConvictedConvicted of uttering counterfeit coin and sentenced to 10 years on 18 September 1865 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 13 July 1867.1 
OccupationRecorded as a ropemaker on 13 July 1867.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 13 July 1867.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Norwood II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 July 1867. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9481 on 13 July 1867.1 
IllnessHe was admitted to hospital for treatment of delusions in August 1868 at Fremantle, Western Australia. He was discharged to the lunatic asylum 15.09.1868.2 
Research CWA has him dying in 1868 but that is the day that he went to the lunatic asylum not when he died. 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Forgery & Fraud CrimeUttering
Last Edited29 Aug 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2046056191/view

James Jones 94821

M, #9482, b. 1833

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James Jones 9482 (Photo: SROWA Cons 4173/3)
BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
ConvictedConvicted of pickpocket and sentenced to 10 years on 25 September 1865 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 13 July 1867.1 
OccupationRecorded as a bootcloser on 13 July 1867.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 13 July 1867.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Norwood II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 July 1867. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9482 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 February 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 6 August 1877 at Western Australia.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10375 on 7 July 1886.2 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 7 July 1886 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.3 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 24 May 1890 at Western Australia.4 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 3 December 1896 at Western Australia.4 
Bio He has a page in "Austalia's Last Convicts."5 

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ShipNorwood II Convict Index
MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesPickpocket
Last Edited25 May 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/32698184
  4. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register for Various Nos 3844-10604 (R23)
    https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  5. [S34] Lorraine Clark and Cherie Strickland, Australia's Last Convicts, pg 37.

John Jones 94831

M, #9483, b. 1828

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
ConvictedConvicted of felony and sentenced to 8 years on 16 January 1866 at Scarborough, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 4 children as at 13 July 1867.1 
OccupationRecorded as a fitter on 13 July 1867.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 13 July 1867.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Norwood II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 July 1867. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9483 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 May 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 21 November 1874 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesFelony
Last Edited25 May 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.

Thomas Jones 94841

M, #9484, b. 1828
Name-Change Thomas Jones 9484 was also known as Thomas Rawson 9484. 

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 26 August 1864 at Sheffield, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was widower 2 children as at 13 July 1867.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 13 July 1867.1 
Physical Desc.Recorded with the physical attributes: Widower; D on left side on 13 July 1867.2 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Norwood II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 July 1867. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9484 on 13 July 1867.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 July 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 16 May 1873 at Western Australia.1 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleTransported Twice
MilitaryEx Military Convicted in a Civil Court
Branded D for Deserter
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited25 May 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Estimates and Convict Lists (128/1 - 32)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

George Jordan 94851

M, #9485, b. 1840

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BirthHe was born in 1840.1 
ConvictedConvicted of firing a stack and sentenced to 10 years on 28 February 1866 at Hertford, Hertfordshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 13 July 1867.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 13 July 1867.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 13 July 1867.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Norwood II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 July 1867. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9485 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 August 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 1 March 1876 at Western Australia.1 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Arson CrimeFiring a Stack
Last Edited25 May 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.

John Karrick 94861

M, #9486, b. 1847, d. 21 October 1867

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BirthHe was born in 1847 at Middlesex, England.1 
DeathHe died on 21 October 1867 at Geraldton, Western Australia, accidently drowned in Chapman River.1,2,3,4,5 
ConvictedConvicted of pick pocket & receiving stolen goods and sentenced to 10 years on 4 September 1865 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 13 July 1867.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 13 July 1867.1 
OccupationRecorded as a painter on 13 July 1867.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Norwood II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 July 1867. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9486 on 13 July 1867.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesPickpocket
Last Edited26 May 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2043726210/view
  3. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register for Nos 9059-9598 cont·, 9599-10128 (R15-R16)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/69384509
  5. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=16197

James Kenworthy 94871

M, #9487, b. 1826, d. circa May 1891

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BirthHe was born in 1826 at Yorkshire, England.1 
DeathHe died circa May 1891 at Saddleworth, Yorkshire, England.2 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to 15 years on 27 March 1866 at Leeds, Yorkshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 7 children as at 13 July 1867.1 
OccupationRecorded as a overlooker of machinery on 13 July 1867.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 13 July 1867.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Norwood II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 July 1867. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9487 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 7 April 1873 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 3 April 1881 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for England per Helena Mena on 29 December 1882.1 

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UpdatesRecent Changes
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeRape
Last Edited5 Oct 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S128] Free BDM, online freebdm.org.uk, https://www.freebmd.org.uk/cgi/information.pl

Robert Ketcher 94881

M, #9488, b. 1838

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BirthHe was born in 1838.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 23 March 1866 at Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 13 July 1867.1 
OccupationRecorded as a groom; soldier on 13 July 1867.1 
Physical Desc.Recorded with the physical attributes: D left side on 13 July 1867.2 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Norwood II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 July 1867. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9488 on 13 July 1867.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 October 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 17 April 1873 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Calcutta per Ellora on 7 January 1877.1 

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LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Ex Military Convicted in a Civil Court
Branded D for Deserter
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited25 May 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Estimates and Convict Lists (128/1 - 32)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Thomas King 94891

M, #9489, b. 1837, d. 28 January 1936
Name-Change Thomas King 9489 was also known as Edmund Fox 9489. 
Name-Change Thomas King 9489 was also known as Edward Fox 9489.1 

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Edward Fox 9489 (Photo: Sunday Times 1932)
Parents His parents were Robert Fox & Elizabeth.2 
BirthHe was born in 1837.1 
DeathHe died on 28 January 1936 at Claremont, Western Australia.3,4,5 
BurialHe was buried at Guildford Cemetery, Guildford, Western Australia. GEN Old Section 71.5 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 24 October 1864 at Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 13 July 1867.1 
OccupationRecorded as a shoemaker on 13 July 1867.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Norwood II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 July 1867. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9489 on 13 July 1867.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 September 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 23 November 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Bio His story is told at Harvey History Online

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited25 May 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Death Reg: 100216/1936.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/32980469
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 100216/1936. Recorded as Edward Fox.
  5. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/

Thomas Kirby 94901

M, #9490, b. 1835

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 27 October 1864 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 13 July 1867.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 13 July 1867.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 13 July 1867.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Norwood II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 July 1867. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9490 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 December 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 27 November 1872 at Western Australia.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10109 on 7 May 1873.2 
ConvictedConvicted of forgery & uttering and sentenced to 6 years on 7 May 1873 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.3 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 April 1877 at Western Australia.2 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 10 July 1879 at Western Australia.2 
Bio Mentioned in "The Hampton Hotel Diary."4 

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ShipNorwood II Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited25 May 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3756328
  4. [S145] Gary Martin, The Hampton Hotel Diary, pg 115.

John Kirkwood 94911

M, #9491, b. 1833, d. 14 November 1872

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BirthHe was born in 1833 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.1 
DeathHe died on 14 November 1872 at Perth, Western Australia, working at a slaughter house and kicked by a horse.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried circa 15 November 1872 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.4,5
ConvictedConvicted of sheep stealing and sentenced to 10 years on 29 January 1866 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 13 July 1867.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 13 July 1867.1 
OccupationRecorded as a butcher on 13 July 1867.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Norwood II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 July 1867. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9491 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 June 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesStealing
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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register for Nos 9059-9598 cont·, 9599-10128 (R15-R16)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/256612818
  4. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…
  5. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/207566244/john-kirkwood

Samuel Langford 94921

M, #9492, b. 1825, d. 21 April 1905

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BirthHe was born in 1825 at England.1 
DeathHe died on 21 April 1905 at Fremantle, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried at Fremantle Cemetery, Fremantle, Western Australia. ANG MON AA 525.2 
ConvictedConvicted of felony and sentenced to 10 years on 18 October 1865 at Isle of Ely, Cambridgeshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 13 July 1867.1 
OccupationRecorded as a fish hawker on 13 July 1867.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 13 July 1867.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Norwood II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 July 1867. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9492 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 27 April 1872 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 9 June 1876 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Mentioned in "The Hampton Hotel Diary."4 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesFelony
Last Edited26 May 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 987/1905. Recorded as Samuel Langsford.
  4. [S145] Gary Martin, The Hampton Hotel Diary, pg 48, 68.

Henry Leach 94931

M, #9493, b. 1826, d. 30 August 1891

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BirthHe was born in 1826.1 
DeathHe died on 30 August 1891 at Geraldton, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 30 August 1891 at Geraldton Cemetery, Geraldton, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of arson and sentenced to 10 years on 27 March 1866 at Leeds, Yorkshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was widower as at 13 July 1867.1 
OccupationRecorded as a carpenter on 13 July 1867.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 13 July 1867.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Norwood II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 July 1867. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9493 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 March 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 9 May 1876 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Arson CrimeArson
Last Edited25 May 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=19411
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 521/1891.

Joseph Lee 94941

M, #9494, b. 1828

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to 12 years on 24 February 1866 at Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 13 July 1867.1 
OccupationRecorded as a coalminer on 13 July 1867.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 13 July 1867.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Norwood II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 July 1867. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9494 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 31 December 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 25 February 1878 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for England per Helena Mena on 31 December 1880.1,2 

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LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeRape
Last Edited25 May 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S156] Brian Purdue, Convicts Who Left The Colony, Police Gazettes 1881 pg 8.

James Lemercie 94951

M, #9495, b. 1837
Name-Change James Lemercie 9495 was also known as Jimmy Needles 9495.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1837.1 
ConvictedConvicted of warehouse breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 9 January 1866 at Birmingham, Warwickshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was widower as at 13 July 1867.1 
OccupationRecorded as a general smith on 13 July 1867.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 13 July 1867.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Norwood II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 July 1867. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9495 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 7 July 1872 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 18 August 1879 at Western Australia.1 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited25 May 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.

John Lemore 94961

M, #9496, b. 1841

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BirthHe was born in 1841.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 10 years on 18 December 1865 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 13 July 1867.1 
OccupationRecorded as a bootmaker on 13 July 1867.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 13 July 1867.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Norwood II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 July 1867. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9496 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 December 1870 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited25 May 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.

Stephen Letts 94971

M, #9497, b. 1828, d. February 1880

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
DeathHe died in February 1880 at Williams River, Western Australia.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of horse stealing and sentenced to 10 years on 23 October 1865 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 13 July 1867.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 13 July 1867.1 
OccupationRecorded as a shoemaker on 13 July 1867.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Norwood II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 July 1867. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9497 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 21 June 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited25 May 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 10485/1880.
  3. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register for Nos 9059-9598 cont·, 9599-10128 (R15-R16)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

George London 94981

M, #9498, b. 1818, d. 1889

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BirthHe was born in 1818.1 
DeathHe died in 1889 at Bunbury, Western Australia, aged 72.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of felony and sentenced to 8 years on 1 December 1865 at Warwick, Warwickshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 13 July 1867.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 13 July 1867.1 
OccupationRecorded as a sawyer on 13 July 1867.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Norwood II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 July 1867. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9498 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 3 March 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 19 March 1874 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesFelony
Last Edited25 May 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 568/1889.

Joseph London 94991

M, #9499, b. 1838, d. 12 March 1922
Name-Change Joseph London 9499 was also known as Joseph Marshall 9499.1 

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Parents His parents were James London & Elizabeth Bardon.2 
BirthHe was born in 1838.1 
DeathHe died on 12 March 1922 at York, Western Australia, aged 82.1,3,4 
BurialHe was buried at York Cemetery, York, Western Australia.5
ConvictedConvicted of felony and sentenced to 7 years on 28 February 1865 at Worcester, Worcestershire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 13 July 1867.1 
OccupationRecorded as a gunmaker on 13 July 1867.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 13 July 1867.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Norwood II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 July 1867. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9499 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 13 January 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 5 March 1872 at Western Australia.1 

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MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesFelony
Last Edited25 May 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Death Reg: 7100004/1922.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 7100004/1922.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/209866644
  5. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/50692180/joseph-london

Stephen Chislett Loxton 95001

M, #9500, b. 20 October 1830, d. 7 May 1883

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BirthHe was born on 20 October 1830 at Wells, Somerset, England.1 
DeathHe died on 7 May 1883 at Albany, Western Australia, run over by a dray.1,2,3,4,5,6 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 2 January 1866 at Taunton, Somerset, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 13 July 1867.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 children as at 13 July 1867. Wife and children arrived per Naval Brigade 19.02.1874.1,7 
OccupationRecorded as a mason on 13 July 1867.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Norwood II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 July 1867. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9500 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 17 July 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 6 March 1876 at Western Australia.1,8 

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West AustAlbany Related
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited25 May 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S285] Albany Burial Recoprds 1848-1944, online familysearch.org, Image 12
    https://www.familysearch.org/records/images/image-details
  3. [S286] Albany Death Records 1848-1888, online familysearch.org, Image 11
    https://www.familysearch.org/records/images/image-details
  4. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register for Nos 9059-9598 cont·, 9599-10128 (R15-R16)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  5. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 11643/1883.
  6. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/233321855
  7. [S84] Records of the Colonial Office, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-728202615/findingaid#nla-obj-728207492, Register of applications for passages to the colonies for convicts' families
    https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2054399359/view
  8. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, Inquest 1883 pg 83.